100,000 people displaced by fighting as Isis regains ground from Iraqi army in Anbar province

It was supposed to be the month when the Iraqi government began…

Despite concern over commitment to 2-state solution, US will back Israel at UN

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In a meeting that US President Barack Obama held recently with…

Chile volcano ash cloud reaches Brazil; some flights canceled

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Ash from the Chilean volcano Calbuco, which erupted without warning…

Top scientists start to examine fiddled global warming figures

Back in January and February, two items in this column attracted…

After Air Strikes on Syria, Israel Warns Iran to Stop Arming Hezbollah

Israel reportedly carried out at least three airstrikes in Syria…

Did exaggerated records make global warming look worse?

The panel will also examine ‘extrapolations’ – when the…

PA Unity Govt. Cuts Contact With Hamas

The unity government fraught with high tensions since being formed…

White House report offers more on NSA spying on Americans’ calls, with Patriot Act set to expire

With debate gearing up over the coming expiration of the Patriot…

Iran deal to be discussed on sidelines of UN anti-nuclear arms conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will meet US Secretary…

Deep Support in Washington for C.I.A.’s Drone Missions

About once a month, staff members of the congressional intelligence…

Israel to observe first UN nuclear meeting in 20 years in bid to foster Arab ties

Israel will take part as an observer in a major nuclear non-proliferation…

Francis: Priests should never refuse baptism to one who asks

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In words that may be interpreted to rebut Catholic priests who…